Bounceable

/ˈbaʊnsəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Capable of bouncing; able to rebound off a surface after impact.

Etymology

From bounce (possibly from Old French 'bondir' meaning to bound or leap) plus the suffix -able meaning capable of.

Kelly Says

Bounceable materials taught physicists about elasticity—a bouncy ball seems simple, but understanding why it bounces led to breakthroughs in materials science.

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